Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy horror thriller series directed by Yeon Sang-ho from a screenplay by Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Sang-ho, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly creatures appear and condemn people to hell. Soon after their appearance, religious groups begin forming on the ideology of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, and Yang Ik-june. So, if you loved the dark fantasy elements, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Hellbound here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Sweet Home (Netflix)
Sweet Home is a South Korean apocalyptic action horror series written by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min, and Park So-jung. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, the Netflix series follows a group of neighbors in an apartment building as they band together while ordinary humans turn into savage monsters around them. Sweet Home stars Song Kang, Go Min-si, Go Youn-jung, Lee Do-hyun, Lee Jin-wook, and Park Gyu-young.
Son: The Guest (Not Available in the USA)
Son: The Guest is a South Korean supernatural mystery thriller drama series created by Choi Jin-hee. The OCN series revolves around a detective, a Catholic priest, and a psychic who team up to fight against malignant forces and the crimes committed by them. Son: The Guest stars Kim Dong-wook, Kim Jae-wook, and Jung Eun-chae in the lead roles with Lee Won-jong, Park Ho-san, Ahn Nae-sang, and Jeon Bae-soo starring in supporting roles.
Gyeongseong Creature (Netflix)
Gyeongseong Creature is a South Korean historical mystery horror action thriller series written by Kang Eun-kyung. The Netflix series is set in 1945 during the occupation of Gyeongseong by the Imperial Japanese Army and it follows the story of a few survivors who fight against a monster born because of human greed. Gyeongseong Creature stars Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim, Lee Moo-saeng, and Bae Hyun-sung.
The Leftovers (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Leftovers is a psychological supernatural mystery drama series created by Damon Lindelöf and Tom Perrotta. Based on Perrotta’s 2011 novel of the same name, the HBO series is set after the “Sudden Departure”, a global event that saw 2% of the world’s population mysteriously disappear and we follow the story of a group of people in Mapleton, New York who try to adjust to their life after the Departure. The Leftovers stars Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Chris Zylka, Margaret Qualley, Carrie Coon, Emily Meade, Ann Dowd, and Amanda Warren.
Preacher (Netflix, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Preacher is a neo-fantasy dark fantasy comedy-drama series developed by Sam Catlin, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, the AMC series follows Jesse Custer, a hard-drinking and chain-smoking preacher who inherits a mysterious power that compels people to do anything he says. He soon goes on an adventure to find god with his trigger-happy ex-girlfriend and new vampire best friend. Preacher stars Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, and Joseph Gilgun in the lead roles with Lucy Griffiths, W. Earl Brown, Derek Wilson, Ian Colletti, Tom Brooke, and Anatol Yusef starring in supporting roles.
Parasyte: The Grey (Netflix)
Parasyte: The Grey is a South Korean sci-fi fantasy horror thriller series directed by Yeon Sang-ho who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ryu Yong-jae. Based on the Japanese manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki, the Netflix series follows a group of people who are fighting against alien parasites that are taking over people’s bodies. Parasyte: The Grey stars Jeon So-nee, Koo Kyo-hwan, Lee Jung-hyun, Kwon Hae-hyo, Kim In-kwon, and Yoon Hyun-gil.
Island (Prime Video)
Island is a South Korean fantasy action thriller drama series directed by Bae Jong from a screenplay by Oh Bo-hyun. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Yoon In-wan and Yang Kyung-il, the tvN series is set on Jeju Island and it follows the story of Won Mi Ho, the sole heir of the Daehan group who was banished to Jeju Island by her father where she teams up with two people to fight against the evil that is trying to destroy the world. Island stars Kim Nam-gil, Lee Da-hee, Cha Eun-woo, and Sung Joon.